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BRIEFS R-T Welcomes New Reporter
The Republican-Times welcomes Mark McLaughlin to its family. Mark joins the newspaper as a staff reporter focusing on community interest, local boards and councils, some sports, and education. “My wife and I are pleased to have Mark working with us to help better tell the story of our community through photos, articles and an honest curiosity about all things Trenton and Grundy County,” said Jamey Honeycutt, editor, co-publisher and co-owner of the Trenton RepublicanTimes, Green Hills Weekly Paper and Honeycutt Media. Jamey continued, “Mark brings 35 years in education as a teacher, coach and counselor. Mark has a good sense for things our newspaper focuses on including school activities, positive role models in our community schools and churches.” “Mark is the son of a newspaper publisher and understands what makes a community newspaper so vital to the residents it serves,” said Honeycutt. He is married to his wife of 37 years, Katie and has two children and nine grandchildren.
TFD Called to House Fire
At 6:47 p.m. on Wednesday, January 24, the Trenton Fire Department responded to a 911 call of a house fire at 117 Maupin St. in Trenton, owned by Alicia Garner. According to a report filed by Lt. Jeremy Summers, upon arrival firefighters saw no smoke or fire showing, however there was the smell of smoke inside the residence. Upon inspection, a burned area was located on the ceiling. Firefighters made an inspection hole in the ceiling, fiding a small fire in the attic. Firefighters were able to extinguish the fire. They also pulled insulation from the attic to ensure all smoldering insulation had been removed and all hot spots were extinguished. There was light smoke and fire damage and moderate water damage to the house. The cause of the fire was determined to be electrical. Assisting the TFD were the Grundy County Rural Fire Protection District, Grundy County EMS and the Trenton Police Department.
Animal Control is a Mission for Conwell by Mark McLaughlin R-T Staff Writer “That damned cat...” That’s probably the response most of us have when we walk out our front door and see garbage strewn across our front yard. If we see Puss and Boots running with guilt painted all over his face to the nearest hedge row, you think to yourself, “There ought to be a law”. Well, actually, there is. Local Trenton ordinances exist for the management of stray cats and dogs in the city, and one in particular dealing with feral cats is that people are prohibited from feeding stray animals...cats especially. Trenton Animal Control Officer Ashley Conwell has been on the job since April of 2023, and she is not the Nurse Ratchett type one sees in movies or TV depicting the local dog catcher as a villain. She’s soft spoken, but she goes about her business in a business-like way. She has an academic background in Animal Husbandry, and as such, sees her role to make sure that the community’s animal population is safe, cared for, and protected from cruelty, abuse and negligence. Her tasks include responding to animal noise complaints, bites, observed owner negligence or abuse, and a very direct relationship with Greenhills Animal Shelter, Affordable Vet Clinic and Dr. Shelby and other animal caregivers in the area. “I'm here to make sure that animals get the love and care they need, and to make sure they’re safe,” Conwell said. “I can’t
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emphasize enough the purchase of a $5 collar tag for animals, dogs especially, because when I get a call that an owner has lost their pet, that tag is the way to quickly reunite the owner with their pet.” With that tag, owners reclaiming their pets need shot records or pictures to identify their wayward waif. “If they don't have that tag, it's a $150 shelter fee to reunite owner and pet.” Winter is a hard time for domestic animals in the community. Cold temperatures highlight the danger to pets kept outdoors, and stray animals become more of a prob[See Conwell, Page 2]
NCMC Trustees Approve Bid for New Student Center, Extend President’s Contract The North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees met in regular session on Tuesday, January 23, 2024. During the meeting, Trustees approved several bids and purchases, including a bid for a new Student Center on the Trenton campus. They also added another year to the current five-year contract of President Dr. Lenny Klaver, extending it until 2029. Trustees also heard several communication reports and approved Head Start and personnel items. In communication re-
ports, Trustees were introduced to Abigail Bilby, Nursing Instructor, and heard a report on the Trenton campus Tutoring Center from Tutoring Center Director Jayne Meservey. Sue Ewigman, Head Start Director, stated the Head Start Change of Scope was approved and discussed efforts for those changes. Ewigman also said Head Start will be moving to a four-day week beginning in February, with their centers operating on a Tuesday-through-Friday schedule.
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Vice President of Academic Affairs, Dr. Tristan Londre, provided information on the annual Nursing and Health Science Day event and announced the Missouri State Board of Nursing officially extended approval for the PN to ADN programs with no recommendations, which is the best review you can get. For Student Affairs, in Dr. Alley’s absence, Dr. Klaver discussed new federal regulations coming up, campus activities and events, Financial Aid, Residence Life efforts, dual credit en-
rollment, and transcript requests. Jennifer Triplett, Chief Information Officer, discussed end-of-year system updates, the start of the spring term, cybersecurity advancements, MFA, and email security. In the President’s Report, Dr. Klaver discussed spring enrollment, stating NCMC is currently up 9 percent in enrollment, and the legislative agenda, including proposals for core funding increases, funding the A+ program, CBHE proposals, and two bills re[See NCMC, Page 2]
Rendering of the future Dr. Neil and Susanne Nuttall Student Center to be built on the NCMC Trenton Campus
Area Boards Review CSIP, Discuss 24-25 Calendars The Grundy R-V and Spickard R-II Boards of Education met recently to review CSIP updates and discuss the 2024-25 calendars. Grundy R-V The Grundy R-V Board of Education met in regular session Wednesday, January 17 at the school. In old business, the Board heard reports on transportation and construction updates in the district. No action was taken. The Board heard a presentation from high school principal Matt Rayl regarding updates to the district CSIP and plans for APR improvement for next year. In new business, the Board reviewed and approved the school calendar for the 2024-25 school year. The first day of school will be Tuesday, August 20, 2024. The final day will be May 16, 2025. The Board heard a review of candidate filings for the District Board of Education. Two persons filed for the open positions available, incumbents [See Boards, Page 2]
A Conversation With a Sheriff by Mark McLaughlin R-T Staff Writer When you meet Grundy County Sheriff Rodney Herring, you meet a person who connected passion with purpose for his entire career. In a career spanning four terms as County Sheriff (with plans to file for reelection in February), Herring began as an EMT and was certified as a “peace officer” without lots of training or background knowledge. He completed a degree in Criminal Justice from Central Missouri State University in Warrensburg (Now CMU), was employed in 1993 by the City of Holden, moved to the Columbia Police Department, attended the Missouri Police Academy, and then relocated his family to Trenton in 1999, where he became a deputy under outgoing Sheriff Greg Coon.
Rodney Herring Grundy County Sheriff
Herring first became Sheriff in 2000. Noting that Grundy County is considered a “Class III” county in assessed valuation, Herring faces issues with staffing and funding. Directing a [See Herring, Page 2]
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lem as they search for food and shelter, sometimes coming into direct conflict with homeowners and other animals. While it’s easier to work with stray dogs, as they are more easily homed through a Shelter placement, capturing and finding a home for feral cats is about an impossible task. Conwell says complaints or questions about what to do with feral cats come down to two options...Live trapping and release in the country, preferably with the knowledge of local farmers, or applying for a neutering grant paying for half the cost of fixing the animal and controlling the population one animal at a time. Farmers needing mousers are encouraged to contact Conwell as a potential “landing spot” for ninja kitties needing a barn to call home. While that is something,
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garding transferrable lower division courses. Klaver also discussed Shared Governance items, a Workforce Alliance, the Derry Building nearing completion, and the Student Center. In action items, Trustees approved incentive pay for Green Hills Head Start employees and purchased ATI testing/accreditation supplies for NCMC nursing programs. Trustees approved the renewal of NCMC’s learning management system, D2L/Brightspace. Trustees also accepted the bid from La-
a person has to have a big heart and a deep pocket to do that very many times. “We do have one live trap that we can loan out to people to capture these cats,” Conwell said. “Townspeople can contact us at the Law enforcement center to borrow this as they need it.” Conwell notes that she has the resources she needs, but encourages pet owners to tag their animals, bring them inside when weather is dangerous and keep up their vaccinations. She is highly complimentary of the Shelter staff and Dr. Shelby in particular, who provide the housing for lost, missing or stray animals when they need it. “The hardest thing is when the Shelter is completely full,” Conwell says. “I have on occasion housed an animal or two in an outside run at my home, but that's difficult.” Conwell can be reached at 660-359-5557 for questions, or to offer safe harbor to stray cats. whon Construction for the construction of a new student center on the Trenton campus located on Main Street. In personnel, Trustees approved the hire of Kurt Meighen as Agriculture Agronomy/Precision Technology Instructor, Jennifer Barone as Academic Affairs Assistant and John Wilbur was approved as an adjunct instructor. After closed session, the Trustees approved extending the current five-year contract of President Dr. Lenny Klaver. Another year has been added, extending it until 2029.
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four-person department including Chief Deputy Seth Cox, and deputies Austin Taul and Caleb Ireland, Herring manages a department where no two days are the same. “Some days, I work in the Jail, other days, I’m transporting inmates, sometimes, I run the ‘day car’ on-call and respond to calls, and some days, it’s just responding to the needs of the day,” Herring said. Herring says “situational” is a term that defines how he processes tasks, and while he is ready for about anything that comes his way, he notes that he has by no means “seen everything yet”. Grundy County is an area of 467-square miles, and houses a population of 10,000 people, with nearly 6,000 of those people in Trenton itself. In an interesting dynamic that not every law enforcement officer in Missouri faces, the growth of Amish settlements in the County and influx of Tongan (Pacific Islanders) immigrants, particularly in Gallatin, has created some interesting situations…not bad, he pointed out, but definitely interesting. Herring says that the is-
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Mary Lentz and Kaleb Shiflett. No election will be held. The Board improved an umbrella policy from insurance provider MUSIC for $4,000,000 at a cost of $1,661.93. Reports were presented by elementary and secondary principals. During closed session, the Board approved the hiring of Lindsey Rholdes as elementary coach for the boys and girls teams. Haley Hines will be the assistant coach. The Board accepted the resignation/retirement of custodian Jolene Grindstaff. The next regularly
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sues that face all law enforcement in the United States, to some degree or another, are present in Grundy County. He says that the drug trade, particularly the influx of fentanyl from Chinese manufacturers to Mexican cartel refiners, primarily the Sinaloa Drug Cartel in Mexico have blended ferntanyl with cocaine, methamphetamine, and numerous other illicit drugs that are packaged and then pushed into the community. Grundy County possesses more than 20,000 “blue” fentanyl tablets in evidence. Each pill goes for approximately $35 on the street, so the math on this is approximately $700,000 in street value. Herring says that Grundy County has a larger stockpile of these drugs in evidence than most, if not all, small counties in north and northwest Missouri. Herring says that that typical user are people who have used oxycodones and been “cut off” by their doctor, move to heroin, and then gateway into the use of the fentanyl tablet. Beyond the obvious concerns for the youth population and the infusion of these drugs into the school population, Herring says that area communities and school populations have
been insulated from this to date. “One of the difficulties law enforcement faces with fentanyl use is how it is treated when a case occurs,” Herring said. “When a victim is treated by paramedics and emergency rooms, it is treated as a medical issue instead of a law enforcement issue.” Herring said that every level of emergency response needs more training and planning put into connecting the victim of a drug overdose to the dealer who provided it. Herring also noted that the Federal Court system is more engaged and proactive in attacking the issue at the source. “A Federal drug conviction can result in a jail sentence of 10-15 years, while in many state and local jurisdictions, defendants may receive a 120-day “call back” sentence that doesn’t generally result in a great deal of jail time,” Herring said. Grundy County has some real assistance in this “bridging” between local, state and federal law enforcement, with three special assistants who are deputized, and work directly with the Northwest Missouri Drug Task Force, based within the Buchanan County “Strike Force” in St. Joseph.
While the Task Force focuses primarily on Buchanan County, the Grundy County “specialists” are tasked out over Grundy, and the other fifteen Northwest Missouri Counties. It links up with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) and also with the Drug Enforcement Administration. Sheriff Herring refers to his position as that of a “working sheriff”. He’s involved in every aspect of the department and county law enforcement from top to bottom. He has a Jesuit style attitude (go anywhere, do anything) that would make St. Ignatius Loyola beam with pride. Like every leader of peace officers, the safety of his deputies is a foremost concern in his mind. “We want to make sure all of these guys go home to their families at the end of their shift,” Herring said. “We’re also concerned that when we make the splitsecond decisions with life or death consequences we’re sometimes faced with, that we make the right call and handle it the right way.” “Every day is different, and every day is a training day,” Herring says. “It is a tough job that all of us take very seriously.”
scheduled meeting of the Grundy R-V Board of Education will be held on February 12, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. in the high school business room. Spickard R-II The Grundy R-V Board of Education met in regular session Monday, January 22. The Board approved payment of January bills totaling $41,646.50, and approved budget amendments resulting in a total revenue of $1,250,307.61 and expenditures of $1,147,762.98. The Board approved and swore in Angela Hagan as Board Secretary. The Board reviewed the CSIP score of 30/30 and discussed goals. No up-
dates were made at this time. The Board approved Food Service transfer from local funds to reimburse federal funds for adult meals during the first semester totaling $385.60 for breakfast and $1541.48 for lunch. The 2024-25 school calendar was discussed and will be finalized at the February meeting. Superintendent Erica Eakes reported the December Top Pirate was Sophie Persell and the December Top Teammate was Tami Watt. She said that the school has missed 5.5 days of school so far and used 3 AMI days. She noted that the school suffered a water line break in
the kitchen the week of Jan. 15. Repairs to the water line were made and all is back to normal. Four elementary basketball games are scheduled, along with one tournament, with games beginning on February 15. Upcoming date of importance announced include: January 31 - Top Pirate Assembly, 3:25 p.m. February 2 - First Mate Lunch, 11:30 a.m.; Grundy County Spelling Bee, 1:00 p.m. February 6 - PTO meeting, 4:00 p.m. February 9 - PTO Winter Carnival, 5:30-6:00 p.m. February 12 - No School - teacher inservice February 19 - No School - President's Day The next meeting of the Spickard R-II Board of Education will be held Monday, February 19 at 6:00 p.m.
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AREA Arrest Made for Assault
A Trenton man accused of assault is being held in the Grundy County Detention Center. According to the Trenton Police Department, Jose Edward Morales Valencia, 19, was arrested after an early morning assault that took place in Trenton on Saturday, Jan. 27. After allegedly assaulting the victim, Valencia is said to have fled the scene. The victim was taken to Wright Memorial Hospital for serious injuries and later transferred to Kansas City for further treatment. The victim remains in stable condition. Valencia has been charged with first degree assault or attempt-serious physical injury and armed criminal action. He is being held without bond in the Grundy County Detention Center.
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Stark Named to Dean’s List
Hannah Stark of Trenton was named to the Fall 2023 Dean's List for exemplary academic performance at Westminster College in Fulton. Stark is a Junior at Westminster. The Dean's List recognizes Westminster students who have shown high academic performance during the past semester. To be included on the Dean's List, a student must achieve a 3.60 semester grade point average with at least 12 hours completed that semester.
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DAILY RECORD CIRCUIT COURT Associate Division Judge Carrie Lamm Clark Michelle Sue Curtis, was cited on charges of Operating a Motor Vehicle on Highway without Valid or No License. She was assessed fines of $75.50 and court costs of $36.50 for a total fine of $114.00. Amy Ridenour Valeka was cited on charges of a Nuisance Violation. She was assessed a fine of $150.00 and court costs of $38.50 for a total of $188.50. Ozella M. Biswell was cited on charges of a Nuisance Violaqtion. She was fined $150.00 and assessed court costs of $38.50 for a total fine of $188.50. Carlos Arnaldo Cano was cited for Driving While Revoked or Suspended. He was fined $100.00 and assessed court costs of $38.50 for a total fine of $138.50. Karla Kay Craig was cited for Fail to Signal/Gave improper Signal when Stopping/Turning Left or Right and Failed to Drive on Right Half of Roadway when Roadway was of Sufficient Width. Craig previously paid the assessed fines. Maranda D. Dell was cited for Expired Plates. She entered a guilty plea, and paid case fines of $34.00. Malakai Christopher was cited for Fail to Signal/Gave Improper Signal when Stop-
ping/Turning Left or Right, Operating a Motor Vehicle Without Maintaining Financial Responsibility and Operate a Vehicle on Highway without Valid or No License. He entered a guilty plea on all charges and was assessed fines totaling $277.00. Miranda Jean Hamilton was cited for an Animal License and a Vicious Animal. She was assessed fines totaling $377.50 and was ordered to remove the animal from city limits. John Joseph Jevyak was cited for Expired Plates and Operating a Motor Vehicle Without Maintaining Financial Responsibility. He was assessed fines totaling $153.00, paid from a previously paid cash bond. Max Alan King was cited for a Nuisance Violation for Tall Weeds and Grass and a Nuisance Violation for Trash and Debris. Fines and court costs totaled $377.00. Garit Michael Leeper was cited for Possession of Marijuana. He entered a guilty plea with fees of $236.50 due. Steven Leon May was cited for a Building Code Violation. He was assessed a fine of $50.50 and court costs for $38.50 for a total fine of $89.00. Jacob Smith was cited for a Building Code Violation. He was assessed a fine of
$50.50 and court costs of $38.50 for a total fine of $89.00. Jacob Allen Smith was cited for a Nuisance Violation for Tall Grass and Weeds. He was fined $150.00 and court costs of $38.50 for a total fine of $188.50. Landon Alcide Spears was cited for Failure to Yield and DWI-Drug Intoxication, and entered a guilty plea. Total case fees of $727.50 were due. David Earl Swigart was cited for a Nuisance Violation and entered a guilty plea. Total case fees of $88.50 were due. Alicia Rey Tiney was cited with Failed to Drive on Right Half of Roadway When Roadway was Of Sufficient Width, Driving While Revoked or Suspended and two counts of DWI-Alcohol. She was assessed fines totaling $1,054.50 plus recoupment. REAL ESTATE Barbara Morgan to Bryan Laffey. Charles Gentry and wife to Riley Mayberry et. al. Marion Kramer and wife to Marion Kramer Trustee et al. LeRoy Detweiler and wife to Roger Johnson Trustee et al. Roger and Rose Johnson Trust to Terry Farley. Gary Kinley to Wayd Davis and wife. Kevin Foster et al to Randy Huffman and wife.
Pat Knauss Discusses Rotary District 6040 Global Grant Program The Rotary Global Grant program was the topic of a program presented at the Thursday, Jan. 25 meeting of the Trenton Rotary Club, held at the BTC Bank community room. Jackie Soptic presided at the meeting, Dan Wilford gave the prayer and Brian Upton was the sergeant at arms. Mrs. Soptic introduced Pat Knauss, who is the Rotary District 6040 Global Grants chairman. She discussed the program, which allows clubs to partner with other clubs internationally and fund projects that meet Rotary’s seven areas of support. Funds for the grants come from donations to Rotary invested over a threeyear period, with the interest from those
monies coming back to districts for this effort. Grants start at $30,000, with no match required from the local club that makes the grant request. Ms. Knauss told of a project in which her club in Liberty was involved and encouraged the Trenton club to consider doing a project as well. During the business meeting, a thank you note was read from the Salvation Army, thanking the club for serving as bellringers during the Christmas fundraising season. District Governor Randy Steinman will be the program at the Feb. 1 meeting of the Trenton Rotary Club. Elizabeth Gibson is the program chairman.
Grundy R-V Second Quarter Honor Roll Grundy R-V High School has announced its second quarter honor roll for the 2023-24 school year. To be named to the Principal’s Honor Roll, students much achieve a grade point average of 3.667 and above. To be named to the Honor Roll, students much achieve a grade point average of 3.00 to 3.666. Named to the Principal’s Honor Roll were Corbin Axtell, Cooper Coffman, Raegen Griswold and Molly Milazzo, seniors; Kaleb Bower, Adysan
Rains and Mason Rayl, juniors; Kinsley Allnutt, Kruz Belvel, Carson Reeter and Lexa Stonger, sophomores; Adalynn Bower, Audrey Coffman and Bethany White, freshmen; Kruiz Allnutt and Leah Carver, eighth grade; Ivy Allnutt, Riley Holtman, Carson Kasinger and Alanna Rains, seventh grade; and Maggi Merriman, Maci Novak and Keiton Parsons, sixth grade. Those named to the Honor Roll include Slade Hill, Makina Limkemann, Carley McBee, Peyton
Moore and Chloe Weske, seniors; Bradyn Randall and Trever Sykes, juniors; Jacob Black, Hayden Pipes and Ryker Summers, sophomores; Kash Barlow, AraBella Hanes and Sahavanna Ortega Nunley, freshmen; Adrian Boren, Lily Eddy, Bronson Pipes and Quin Weldon, eighth grade; Colt Berry, Jackson Black and Annabel Yarbrough, seventh grade; and Kailynn Hayden, Shane Holtman, Waylon Jackson, Scarlette Lea and Thomas Wilson, sixth grade.
Peggy Ann Kirby, an 87year-old resident of Trenton, died at 12:37 a.m., Sunday, January 28, 2024 at Sunnyview Nursing Home in Trenton. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 3, 2024 at Rural Dale Baptist Church, east of Trenton. Burial will be in Rural Dale Cemetery. Family visitation will be held Saturday from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the church. Open visitation will be held Friday, February 2, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. at Resthaven Mortuary, north of Trenton. Peggy was born September 29, 1936 in Pollock, the daughter of Glenn and Mabel Riley Robinson. She graduated from Trenton High School. She worked as a cook for Trenton High School and then started in the insurance business starting the Callen and Kirby Insurance in 1985, later changing to Kirby Insurance. On October 17, 1954 she
was married to Warren Kirby at Trenton. Her survivors include her husband, Warren of the home; one daughter, Gwen Hamilton and husband, Donnie of Cameron; one son, Glen Kirby and wife, Val of Trenton; four grandchildren, Tiffany Williams and husband, Chase of Fairhope, AL, Jared Hamilton and Mikayla of Cameron, Emily Walker and husband, Travis of Cameron and Adam Kirby of Bonn, Germany; and five great-grandchildren, Wade Walker, Waverly Walker, Calvin Williams, Adelaide Williams and Warren Williams. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Dale Robinson. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Rural Dale Cemetery and may be left with Resthaven Mortuary. Online condolences may be left at www.resthavenmort.com
J.R. and Mary Longstreth J.R. Longstreth, age 87, of Olathe, KS passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2024. Shortly after his passing, his loving wife, Mary Longstreth, age 76, of Olathe, KS passed away on Friday, January 19, 2024. J.R. was born on July 7, 1936 to John and Evelyn Brassfield Longstreth in Grundy County. J.R. grew up on a farm in Grundy County and graduated from Trenton High School. When he first came to Kansas City, he worked for Structural Steel and was a reserve Merriam Police Officer and then became a reserve officer for Shawnee Mission Park. In addition to being a hardworking truck driver, it was evident to all he was a proud Mason and a lifelong Local 41 Teamster. Mary was born on September 30, 1947 to Fred and Nada Olson King in Nashua. Mary held a lifelong career as a cherished secretary for the Shawnee Mission School District. She also took great pride in volunteering at Hallmark Kaleidoscope. During her career as a secretary and volunteer, she touched the hearts of countless students, faculty and staff. J.R. and Mary are sur-
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vived by their two children, Jay (Brandy) Longstreth and Kim Juergens; their grandson Cody Longstreth and granddaughter, Morgan Longstreth, her partner Marco Mobley and their children, Ezra Mobley and Giovanni Mobley. The family will hold a Celebration of Life at 11 a.m., Saturday, February 24, 2024, at Peace Baptist Church, 2300 Chestnut Ave, Kansas City, MO 64127.
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AN INTRO FROM YOUR “NEW GUY” I guess you could say my life has come full circle. After forty-five years of teaching, coaching and private business, I find myself in a newspaper setting, in front of a computer screen, and, happily, telling the stories of this community. I may tell a few stories of my own, beginning with this...I was born in Missouri, adopted by a newspaper family in Grant City, Missouri, moved to another newspaper in Iowa, and on to college at Morningside College in Sioux City, Iowa. I married my wife Katie in 1987 and we've been together now 37 years. We have two boys and nine grandchildren. I coached basketball for 42 years, taught for 35 years and served as a school counselor.
I loved my students and I love my athletes. I can honestly say that I have many sons beyond the two I helped raise. You could say I'm a jack of all trades and a master of none. I'll be writing features and informative pieces for the Republican-Times. I'll share the occasional editorial, but in all cases, I will write about the things I am passionate about. The list includes... • Politics - Full disclosure, I am a fully committed conservative person. In this job, I am going to try to figure out why the other side believes the way they do...I have a few theories. I am also a Constitutionalist, and am well-read and studied in the process of the Founders and Framers. • College athletics - I am about all things Iowa Hawkeyes, Kansas Jayhawks, and am becoming more interested in the Missouri Tigers. The college game is changing in both football and basketball, and there are things there to talk about with NIL and the transfer portal, the twelve team college football playoff, and a guy named Charlie Baker. • The recruitment of high school athletes...I am deeply involved in this process, may do a little name-dropping and will share some insights for families working to find a place for their kids to play. • Career selection, college selection, and the process of transition into what comes after high school. • Academic standards and what schools do annually to
prep for EOC, MAP tests, and other assessments. With a deep background in this area, I will show our readership where our schools are, what they are doing to improve scores, and the challeneges they face. • Area high school athletics - District tournaments are coming up soon. Plan on a piece running down what our area teams are facing, and an outlook on what to expect. • I am passionate about young people doing great things. Glenn Back said ten years ago that he "was looking for George Washington". I want to find kids in our schools that are a step above in how they treat others, the principles they live by, and the promise they hold. I'll be writing up school board and city council meetings. I'm interested in the votes, and the topics, but I am also interested in the agenda and the long term plans of our school board, city council and board of supervisors. I'll try to add value to the Trenton Republican-Times. As the son of a publisher, I can tell when a leader has the chops to make the paper, not just a community asset, but an indispensible tool to people in the community. Jamey Honeycutt is the real deal, not just because he hired me (smart guy), but because he has a vision for this newspaper. I hope to be at the head of the spear, God-willing, and the creek don't rise.
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COMMUNITY Master Gardener In-Person Course to be Held in Kirksville For individuals interested in becoming a University of Missouri Extension Master Gardener, an in-person course will be held on Thursdays, February 29 through May 16, from 9:3012:30, at the Kirksville Aquatic Center meeting room. Most classes will have a garden tour or hands-on learning opportunities. You can find registration information at https://extension.missouri.e du/events/master-gardenercourse-kirksville. The mission of the Missouri Master Gardener Extension Program is “helping others learn to grow.” The Master Gardener program provides in-depth horticultural training to individuals throughout Missouri who then volunteer their time applying what they have
learned to help others in their communities learn about gardening and environmental education. After the course, individuals will be encouraged to join a local chapter, and complete 30 volunteer hours of service and 6 continuing education hours within the first year to become a certified Master Gardener. Local chapters have monthly meetings, social activities, garden tours, service projects, and much more. Chapters organize projects monthly so members can get their volunteer service hours. There is a fee for the course. For more information contact Jennifer Schutter, MU Extension Field Specialist in Horticulture at schutterjl@missouri.edu or 660-665-9866.
Laredo News Carol Wilford Dan and Carol Wilford hosted a twice-rescheduled family Christmas on Saturday, January 27. Those attending were Mary Gonzalez and sons, Sammy, Joshua, and Andrew of Kansas City, KS; John and Ingrid Wilford of Lee’s Summit; and Larry and Barbara Stoops of Trenton. Other family members were unable to come due to sickness, deer hunting, and workrelated issues. In the afternoon, the Gonzalez boys built a snowman combining piles of remaining snow near the driveway. After a big meal and the dishes were washed, presents were opened. Then everyone enjoyed visiting with one another and catching up on family news. John helped his dad
with a couple of ‘fix-it’ projects in the afternoon. Presents were left at the Wilford’s to be given to those who were unable to attend. They will come at another time. A Fundraiser soup and dessert event was held for the Holloway family at the Laredo Community Center on Saturday, January 27 from 5-8 p.m. Collected funds will go toward helping with expenses after their house fire. A walking taco luncheon had been planned for Sunday, January 21 at the Alpha Baptist Church, but due to inclement weather, it was rescheduled for Sunday, January 28. It was held immediately following the morning worship service. They had an attendance of 46.
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MONDAY North 65 Center: Line Dancers, 9:30 a.m.; Cards, 12:30 p.m.; Green Hills Alcoholics Anonymous, Tenth Street Baptist Church, 6 p.m. For more information, call 359-2704 or 3572367. Grundy County Health Department, WIC Services by appointment, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Blood Pressure and Blood Sugar Checks, 9 a.m. to noon. MI Group of Alcoholics Anonymous, 2901 Hoover Drive, 7 p.m. TUESDAY Trenton Lions Club, First Christian Church Fellowship Hall, noon. Spickard Coffee Club, Wise Community Center, 8 a.m.
North 65 Center: Tai Chi, 10 a.m.; Cards, 12:30 p.m.; Fun Night, 6 p.m. Grundy County Health Department, Children’s Immunizations by Appointment, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Nurse Services by appointment, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Blood Drive, Pleasant View R-VI School gymnasium, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Domestic Violence/Anger Management Group, North Central Missouri Mental Health Center, 7 to 9 p.m. WEDNESDAY Green Hills Alcoholics Anonymous, Tenth Street Baptist Church, noon. For more information, call 359-2704 or 3572367. Class of 1959 Lunch at Senior Center at 11:30 a.m.
North 65 Center: Cards, 12:30 p.m. Grundy County Health Department, Closed for staff meeting, 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.; Immunizations by appointment, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. THURSDAY Trenton Rotary Club, BTC Bank Community Room, noon. North 65 Center: Tai Chi, 10 a.m.; Cards, 12:30 p.m.; Early Bird Bingo, 6:00 p.m.; Regular Bingo, 6:45 p.m. Grundy County Health Department, Adult Blood Draw Clinic by appointment, 9 a.m. to noon. Drive-through Commodity Distribution and Senior Box pick up, Community Food Pantry, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
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Governor Parson's Improve I-70 Plan Receives Federal Funding JEFFERSON CITY – On Wednesday, Jan. 24, during his final State of the State Address, Governor Mike Parson, alongside Congressman Sam Graves, announced that Missouri has secured a $92.8 million Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) grant to improve Interstate-70. Missouri will use the INFRA grant for specific Improve I-70 projects, including truck parking, Intelligent Transportation System (ITS), work zone safety technology, and workforce development, all to enhance the efforts of adding an additional lane to I-70. "For decades the expansion of I-70 was talked about in the State Capitol. After decades of inaction, our administration, with the help of the General Assembly, secured a historic investment of $2.8 billion last year to add a third lane across our state," said
Governor Parson. "This additional grant money will help us build upon our historic investment and continue our administration's commitment to improving our state's infrastructure. We thank Congressman Graves for his leadership in securing this grant, the largest transportation grant Missouri has ever received." The overall goal of the Improve I-70 project across Missouri is to provide a safe, efficient, environmentally sound, and cost-effective transportation facility that responds to corridor needs as a national interstate. Missouri’s FY2024 budget from the General Assembly supported by Governor Parson provides $2.8 billion in General Revenue for the costs to plan, design, construct, reconstruct, rehabilitate, and repair three lanes in each direction on nearly 200 miles of I-70, from Blue Springs to
Wentzville. “Thanks to the leadership of Congressman Graves, this grant award acknowledges the national importance of the Improve I-70 corridor,” said MoDOT Director Patrick McKenna. “MoDOT submitted an aggressive application for the Improve I-70 program through a federal project discretionary grant opportunity to add to the historic funding provided by the General Assembly and Governor Parson. With the award of this grant, it will allow the Improve I-70 corridor to enhance safety, increase technology, and improve innovation throughout the first three projects.” The first Improve I-70 project's contract is scheduled to be presented to the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission for approval at its February 14, 2024 meeting. The first phase of the project includes the seg-
ment of interstate from Route 63 in Columbia to Route 54 in Kingdom City. Construction on this first segment could start as early as summer 2024. The second project will focus on the segment from Warrenton to Wentzville and the third from Blue Springs to Odessa. Projects two and three are scheduled to be under construction in 2025. “This grant will enable MoDOT to further stretch the funding for I-70 to include additions such as additional truck parking along I-70, and additional cameras and digital message boards used to help communicate to I-70 travelers,” said MoDOT Improve I-70 Program Director Eric Kopinski. “We will also be looking at items to enhance technology and communication efforts through smart work zone features to advise motorists during construction.”
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LOCAL The Capitol Report REP. MAZZIE CHRISTENSEN MO House of Representatives 201 W. Capitol Avenue Room 116A-2 Jefferson City, MO 65101 E-mail: mazzie.christensen@house.mo.gov
573-751-4285 NEWS FROM THE SECOND DISTRICT To the Great Constituents of District 2, “I love this mushy snow on my road!” – Said Nobody Ever Governor Parson delivered his last State of the State address. This is where he gives his budget recommendations for 2025. The current Fiscal Year 2025 recommendations stand at a record $52.7 billion, and outlines a planned expenditure of $15 billion from general revenue, reducing the surplus to approximately $1.5 billion by June 30. Emphasizing fiscal responsibility, the governor recommends a rainy day fund of $1.5 billion put aside for use under the next administration. I had a suspicion the Governor would recommend a higher budget, but not over $50 billion. Missouri HAS to get our spending under control, we CANNOT become slaves to the federal government’s money. As the Senator from Utah Mike Lee has stated: “When you have a country that's been accustomed to government spending at a
certain level, it is really hard to ratchet it back.” The governor’s budget priorities include workforce development, education, infrastructure, and government enhancements. Some of the highlights: ● Continuing a trend from previous budgets, the governor advocates for fully funding the K-12 foundation formula for the sixth consecutive year. The budget proposes a $120.6 million increase to cover rising perpupil costs, bringing the base foundation for public education to over $3.7 billion. It also proposes allocating $14 million to fully fund school transportation. ● The FY25 budget also allocates $4 million to raise the baseline teacher salary from $38,000 to $40,000 through the Teacher Baseline Salary Grant program. ● Missouri is set to receive a substantial $90 million Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) grant, the largest federal transportation grant in the state’s history, to aid the Improve I-70 project. Governor Parson rec-
ommends establishing the I44 Improvement Fund, supplementing the existing budget for expansion studies and congestion/safety improvements on I-44. ● In the realm of government, the FY25 budget proposes a 3.2 percent cost-of-living increase for all state employees, along with an additional one percent pay increase for eligible state employees working in certain congregate care facilities, capped at 10 percent based on continuous employment. ● Governor Parson also recommended $900,000 to support Attorney General Andrew Bailey’s efforts to find, prosecute, and punish human traffickers and sexual predators in the State of Missouri. The Missouri House 2nd District Photo Contest is still going on! To participate in the contest, send in photos you’ve taken from your county, identify where you took the photograph, your first and last name, and the city in which you reside. The 2nd District consists of 5 counties, including, Caldwell, Harrison, Daviess, Grundy, and Worth. Starting in March, we will have five photographs in my office in Jefferson City, one from each county in the district. The contest is open to everyone! Please email photos to Mazzie.Christensen@house.mo. gov. It's a pleasure to serve and as always if you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to my office at (573) 751-4285 or email me at Mazzie.Christensen@ house.mo.gov
City of Trenton Sales Tax Comparisons (Tax year runs from May 1 to April 30) REGULAR SALES TAX Month 2022-23 2023-24 May $47,479.05 $60,666.02 June $101,004.17 $80,521.00 July $75,563.36 $78,168.89 August $67,894.87 $82,667.25 Interest $49.39 — September $91,688.83 $82,161.37 October $68,114.10 $70,400.48 November $50,777.62 $69,347.24 December $103,959.02 $69,407.70 Interest — $12.31 January $75,204.62 $68,019.46 TOTAL $681,735.03 $661,371.72 (Comparison Year to Date)($20,363.31)
FIRE SALES TAX Month 2022-23 2023-24 May $10,343.51 $13,481.70 June $23,382.23 $17,769.41 July $17,458.37 $18,067.69 August $15,572.36 $19,624.66 Interest $11.38 — September $21,902.19 $19,498.75 October $15,918.83 $16,595.27 November $11,401.59 $16,286.61 December $23,122.93 $15,990.17 Interest — $2.75 January $17,374.61 $16,137.20 TOTAL $153,487.50 $153,454.21 (Comparison Year to Date) ($3,033.29)
CAPITAL PROJECTS SALES TAX Month 2022-23 2023-24 May $23,734.30 $30,320.14 June $50,502.23 $40,256.75 July $37,778.05 $39,072.70 August $33,905.55 $41,328.87 Interest $22.77 — September $42,825.44 $41,076.10 October $34,051.93 $35,182.87 November $25,379.35 $34,670.81 December $51,979.38 $34,680.24 Interest — $6.15 January $37,574.53 $33,989.08 TOTAL $340,753.53 $330,583.71 (Comparison Year to Date)($10,169.82)
TRANSPORTATION TAX Month 2022-23 2023-24 May $15,416.61 $20,222.48 June $34,996.43 $26,653.97 July $26,099.07 $27,101.49 August $23,292.90 $29,437.23 Interest $17.03 — September $32,734.96 $29,248.06 October $23,799.96 $24,892.96 November $16,921.84 $24,429.90 December $34,637.98 $23,985.38 Interest — $4.13 January $26,061.73 $24,205.79 TOTAL $233,978.51 $230,181.39 (Comparison Year to Date) ($3,797.12)
PARK SALES TAX Month 2022-23 2023-24 May $20,696.27 $26,964.09 June $46,764.53 $35,546.26 July $34,916.80 $36,136.57 August $31,147.00 $39,356.97 Interest $17.03 — September $43,811.24 $38,997.54 October $31,836.83 $33,190.45 November $22,804.76 $32,573.05 December $46,245.73 $32,500.40 Interest — $5.51 January $34,749.17 $32,274.31 TOTAL $312,989.36 $307,545.15 (Comparison Year to Date) ($5,444.21)
USE TAX Month 2022-23 2023-24 May $16,879.13 $21,263.46 June $19,962.80 $23,213.96 July $15,456.04 $42,381.60 August $35,074.14 $57,676.15 Interest $19.17 — September $26,844.57 $33,862.76 October $19,501.22 $35,978.37 November $18,827.87 $27,401.86 December $25,625.25 $34,510.11 Interest — $5.49 January $16,702.85 $32,520.60 TOTAL $194,893.04 $308,814.36 (Comparison Year to Date) $113,921.32
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Students at Rissler Elementary School have been honored with the Terrific Kid Award for the month of January. Students were selected and recognized for demonstrating the character trait of “Courage”. The award is presented each month and is sponsored by the Trenton Kiwanis Club and Sonic Drive-In of Trenton. Those selected include from left, front row, Everly Hughs, Jovie Ferguson, Rowan Bain, Cooper Callahan, Mya Trask, Zylee Hall, Phoenix Stollings, Andrew Long and Melody Templeton; middle row, Brooklyn Gathercole, Leighton Sahagun, Adalyn Casebolt, Kale Haskins, Aiden Cosgrove, Takin Millard, Jayce Brown and Mia Barron-Sebastian; back row, Rissler Counselor Christy Grissom, Rosslynn Johnson, Kannon Stamper, Taylyn Shoemaker, Alessia Howery and Kara Helmandollar representing the Trenton Kiwanis Club. Photo Courtesy of North Central Missouri College
Mary Copeland of Polo has been selected as North Central Missouri College’s Outstanding Student for January. Mary is a Missouri A+ scholarship student pursuing an associate in arts in teaching degree and plans to graduate this May. After graduating from NCMC, Mary intends to transfer to a four-year institution to pursue a bachelor's degree and possibly play basketball. Mary is involved in Student Senate and holds the position of Secretary, an athlete on the NCMC women’s basketball team and a team captain, President of FCA, an RA for Anchor A residence hall, and a member of the activities committee. Her favorite class is anything with Cassie Cordray as the instructor. Mary said, “My favorite thing about NCMC is the community and the staff. The support here is astronomical, and it is such a caring environment; it reminds me of home!” Mary went on to say, “My end goal is to become a PE teacher, and NCMC gave me the opportunity to get as close as I can get within my first two years without going into deep debt.” When asked why she chose NCMC, Mary said, “I chose NCMC for the affordability, and it gave me the opportunity to continue the sport I love.”
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Sarah Bonnett, Lead Custodian of Trenton (hometown Mercer/Princeton), has been selected as North Central Missouri College's Outstanding Employee for January. Sarah has been employed at NCMC for 16 years. Sarah describes her job as beneficial, rewarding, and satisfying. When asked what her favorite thing about NCMC is, she said, "It is family-orientated." At NCMC, Sarah replaced old equipment with new so it would be easier and more efficient for the crew to do their work. In the future, she hopes to have more staff to keep up with the growing campus. When Sarah isn't at work, you can find her gardening, quilting or hunting.
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Trenton High School FCCLA attended the Region 2 STAR Event on Thursday, January 25, 2024 in Chillicothe. Those in attendance were Arianna Ortega, Kenzie Lynch, Reece Weldon, Kali Burchett, Kaegen Croy, Ali Cox, Kinsley Otto, Baylee McCullough, Jena Hunter, Ashlyn Pagel, Astrid Soriano, Kambrea Brown, Seanacie Ireland and Katelyn Clark. There were 10 students that competed, while three students served as evaluators and one student was a time keeper. There were also three THS teachers who went as judges for the event. The 10 competitors made five separate groups. The events these groups competed in were two in National Programs for Action, Food Innovations, Focus on Children and Interpersonal Communications. All five groups scored gold and will move on to the State competition in March.
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Trenton Middle School FCCLA attended the Region 2 STAR Event on Thursday, January 25, 2024 in Chillicothe. Serving as time keepers were Anne Lasley, Hayden Belvel, Rozalea Webb, Emma Welch and Kenlie McCall. There were also four TMS teachers and parents who went as judges for the event. Thirteen competitors made eight separate groups. Of these eight groups, seven scored gold and one
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Rhonda Gordon (left), a food service worker at Wright Memorial Hospital, was honored as the hospital's Employee of the Quarter for the fourth quarter of 2023. Catherine Hamilton (right), administrator at WMH, presented the award to Gordon at a ceremony held in her honor. The Employee of the Quarter Award recognizes an employee who provides exemplary service, going beyond the call of duty to support fellow employees or to comfort or assist patients and their families. In her nomination form, Gordon’s co-workers said, “Rhonda displays excellent teamwork and is always willing to lend a helping hand. She always has a smile on her face and makes her co-workers feel welcome and part of the team. She provides excellent customer service to patients. Rhonda is always willing to pick up extra shifts and complete extra duties in support of her team.” In recognition of the award, Gordon received an Employee of the Quarter certificate, the parking space of her choice for three months, her photo posted in the hospital, her name engraved on a plaque displayed in the hospital and recognition in local media.
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The Republican-Times business office hours are Monday thru Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (closed from 12-1 p.m. for lunch) and Friday, 9:00 a.m. to Noon. The office will be closed on Saturdays. Republican-Times 122 E. 8th St. 359-2212 Fax: 660-359-4414 -------------------------------------*SEAMLESS GUTTERING* We are ready to replace your old gutters with new seamless aluminum gutters! MOORE’S CONSTRUCTION & WOODWORK, INC. 359-5477. 52 Years Experience. -------------------------------------WANTED!! Used & Abused Cars & Trucks. Highest prices paid! You Call - We Come Get It! FRONTIER AUTO & TRUCK PARTS (formerly Jim’s Auto Salvage) 145 Hwy. W., Trenton, 3593888. -------------------------------------Call MIDWEST MECHANICAL & rely on comfort. 800-425-0976 or 485-6611, Brian S. Israel, owner. For your heating & cooling needs. All Tax Credits & Rebates available! Geostar Geothermal Heat Pumps. Over 25 years experience. -------------------------------------PAGE TREE SERVICE Jeff Page 660-359-3699shop, 660-359-2202-home. Serving the entire Green Hills Area! Specializing in tree trimming, stump grinding & complete removal. 75’ bucket truck, chipper & stump grinder. Licensed & insured. Free Estimates! --------------------------------------
JAMESPORT LUMBER Full Service Lumberyard. We also sell Trusses/metal/ rebar/concrete blocks. New Hardware Department • Gift Certificates and Delivery Available • Free Estimates. 32089 St. Hwy 6, Jamesport, 660-684-6404 -------------------------------------Carquest Auto Parts T & L Auto Supply, Inc., 1823 East 9th, Trenton, 3592268, tlautosupply.com. Monday-Friday, 7-5, Saturday, 7:30-12. -------------------------------------Mid-States Services is now offering: Fiber Optic installs in rural Trenton! MidStates will STILL WAIVE the $150 installation free for those who sign up NOW! Sign up TODAY by calling 660-359-2045 or at http://www.mid-states.net. 4100 Oklahoma Ave., Trenton, MO 64683. -------------------------------------RED BARN MINI STORAGE, across from the new hospital on Iowa Blvd in Trenton. 5 Unit sizes available. Call Mike or Jane Cooksey 660-359-7683. -------------------------------------JAMESPORT BUILDERS, 660-684-6931, 32137 State Hwy 6, Jamesport. POLE BARNS – GARAGES, Spray foam insulation. -------------------------------------BUY - SELL - TRADE BIG NASTY'S GUNS & AMMO - Stop in and see us at our New Location - 1515 E. 9th Street, Trenton, MO. Nathan Rorebeck, 660-6350469, www.bignastys.com -------------------------------------Willing Workers LLP Do you need your siding or roof replaced? Give Willing Workers a call today for a FREE estimate... 660-9735694, John Kramer, 17594 St. Hwy. 190, Jamesport, MO 64648 -------------------------------------Offutt, Offutt & Associates Auction Service. Land, farm, and Home. Free Appraisals. Cameron, MO. 816-724-3214 -------------------------------------Country Discount Store 19939 State Highway D Hamilton, MO. Dog food. Fresh Brown Eggs. Much, much more! Come check out our Specials!! CASH OR CHECK ONLY. -------------------------------------COX ACCOUNTING & TAX SERVICE LLC Personal, Farm and Business taxes. Free Protection Plus Coverage. $1 million Tax Audit defense, ID Theft Restoration, $2500 Tax Preparation Guarantee. 18 years experience. Julie Cox, Jameson MO 660-425-5598. --------------------------------------
FARM NEEDS Buying standing walnut, oak & cottonwood timber. Cash or on shares. Call Mike at 816-248-3091. -------------------------------------PAYING $75/ACRE FOR RENTAL PASTURE. Will consider any size and location. 816-288-9060 -------------------------------------WANTED FARM GROUND - I am looking for row crop ground to cash rent. Call Brad 816-284-3689. -------------------------------------Silage for sale $110/ ton. Mike Epperson 660-3597188 -------------------------------------See Consumer Oil & Supply for your One Stop Shop for Muck and Lacrosse boots and gloves. Consumer Oil & Supply, 614 Harris Ave., 359-2258 --------------------------------------
PETS/ANIMALS
Shelly's Pet Care. 660684-6864, 103 S. Locust St., Jamesport, MO 64648. Professional, Personalized Grooming. Appointments available Monday - Saturday. 35 Years of Experience! Serving the Green Hills Area since 1996! --------------------------------------
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NOTICES
The Republican-Times business office hours are Monday thru Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (closed from 12-1 p.m. for lunch) and Friday, 9:00 a.m. to Noon. The office will be closed on Saturdays.
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HELP WANTED
Sunnyview Nursing Home has job openings available for the following positions: RN, LPN, CNA, Dietary and Level I Medication Aide. Please fill out a job application at 1311 East 28th Street, Trenton, MO 64683. E.O.E. -------------------------------------The North Central Missouri Development Alliance is seeking a Community/Economic Developer. This fulltime position requires a self-motivated individual, ca-
pable of working independently while at the same time working cooperatively with city and county governments, a Board of Directors and various diverse state, regional, community and county-based organizations and committees. The candidate will maintain relationships with both private and public partners, assist in business startups and expansion, as well as business retention and attraction. Candidate must pos-
sess basic business verbal and written communication skills, have knowledge of basic business principals and have the ability to operate Micro Office platforms and internet-based applications. Salary contingent on experience. Please submit cover letter and resume to North Central Business Alliance PO Box 111 Trenton MO 64683. Resumes will be accepted until position is filled. --------------------------------------
PUBLIC NOTICES Because The People Must Know
FINANCIAL STATEMENT for Marion Township, Grundy County, Missouri for the year ending December 31, 2023 BEGINNING CASH BALANCE - JAN. 1, 2023 $36,043.44 RECEIPTS Township Taxes 58,532.87 Cart Rock 20,756.88 Misc. Receipts 3,451.96 TOTAL RECEIPTS $82,741.71 TOTAL AMOUNT AVAILABLE $118,785.15 DISBURSEMENTS: Rock - Norris Quarries 33,571.23 Fuel/Oil - MFA 2,472.59 Fluids - MFA 239.40 Utilities - KCPL 546.16 Parts/Repairs 438.60 Newspaper Notice - Republican-Times 154.83 Taxes 343.12 Rock Hauling - Miller 20,582.12 Labor - Fields 3,763.18 Insurance 7,767.10 Supplies 182.66 Mowing - Bethards 690.00 Meeting Costs 110.30 Misc - Postage/Tax Prep/Election Costs 369.60 TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS $71,230.89 ENDING CASH BALANCE - DEC. 31, 2023 $47,554.26 I, Phillip Fox, Trustee of Marion Township do hereby certify that the foregoing is a complete and correct statement as required by Section 231.280 RSMo for the year ending December 31, 2023. (2/1/24)
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PUBLISHER'S NOTE: "All rental property advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which make it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination.” "We will not knowingly accept any advertising for rental property which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis." ----------------------------------
Sunnyview Apartments is taking applications for single & double apartments. Sunnyview is a residential care facility for the elderly. We provide qualified staff to administer medications, provide three meals a day and offer minimal assistance with the activities of daily living. Now accepting Medicaid. For more information contact Cassandra Brewer at 660-359-5647. -------------------------------------Commercial and Office Space Available at 203 E. 9th St. in Trenton. Water and sewer provided. Call 660359-3800. --------------------------------------
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CLASSIFIEDS CROPLAND FOR RENT
PUBLIC NOTICES Because The People Must Know FINANCIAL STATEMENT MADISON TOWNSHIP OF GRUNDY COUNTY Year Ending December 31, 2023 Beginning Balance Jan. 1, 2023
The Missouri Department of Conservation is accepting cash rent bid proposals to farm Lake Paho Conservation Area approximately 160 acres (.5 miles west of Princeton) and The Wayne Helton Memorial Wildlife Area approximately 160 acres (14 miles east of Bethany). Proposals will be accepted until 3 p.m. on February 28th, 2024. For additional information and proposal forms contact: Wildlife Biologist, Jonathan McCulley, by calling 660-7263746 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. (2/1/24)
$89,770.54
FINANCIAL STATEMENT
RECEIPTS: Checking Interest Special Road and Bridge Added Road and Bridge Township Collection Surtax Cart Rock Patron Reimbursements Other Interest Lieu of Tax
383.80 30,179.97 38,791.81 8,585.04 300.29 19,495.41 6,750.00 60.49 31.10
TOTAL INCOME
HARRISON TOWNSHIP, GRUNDY COUNTY, MISSOURI For The Year Ending December 31, 2023 BEGINNING CASH BALANCE RECEIPTS: Current Property Tax DDA Credit CART Rock Sold Old Grader
$40,247.99
$97,796.81
EXPENSES: Tires and Repairs Parts purchased and Tools Gas and Oil Mowing, Electric and Water Tubes, Election and Miscellaneous Ads, Office, Postage and Supplies Payroll Expense Insurance Contract Labor Grader Payment and Rock Purchased Payroll TOTAL EXPENSES
TOTAL RECEIPTS TOTAL AMOUNT AVAILABLE
$34,574.75 $74,822.74
830.00 242.95 3,745.70 1,270.53 4.419.56 117.38 2,394.11 5,516.00 1,000.00 65,059.49 8,541.07 $93,136.79
Total Ending Balance Dec. 31, 2023
$94,430.56
DISBURSEMENTS: Vendor Purpose Lamma Excavating, LLC Rock Hauling Norris Quarries Rock Trager Lime Stone Rock Travis Tatum Grader Labor Winfield Newkirk Grader Labor Horton Excavating Tube Installed Travis Tatum Grader Part T & L Auto Supply Maintenance Parts Ethan Griffin Grader Parts MFA Oil Maintenance Parts Clevenger & Smith LLC Tax Prepared Courtney Campbell Election Cost MO Employ. Mutual Insurance Hutchison & Co. Ins Insurance Republican-Times Financial Ad in paper Ethan Griffin Ad for Paper Farmer’s Bank of N MO Grader Loan MFA Oil Diesel Fuel Auto Shawp Sublet for Grader Jim Glidewell Bladed Snow TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS ENDING CASH BALANCE
Amount 9,779.50 17,658.71 2,236.18 295.52 2,320.96 400.00 501.45 665.71 175.35 442.50 754.00 25.15 826.00 1,213.00 118.83 10.00 4,776.67 942.32 380.00 450.00 $43,971.85 $30,850.89
I, Judy Kidd, Clerk of Madison Township, do hereby certify that the foregoing statement is complete and correct from 1/1/23 thru 12/31/23, as required by Section 231.280 RSMo. (2/1/24)
IN THE 3RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT GRUNDY COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION Case No. 23AG-PR00063 In the Estate of ROBERT W SIMS, Deceased. Notice of Letters of Administration Granted (Independent Administration) To All Persons Interested in the Estate of ROBERT W SIMS, Decedent: On 12-01-2023, the following individual was appointed the personal representative of the estate of ROBERT W SIMS, decedent, by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of GRUNDY COUNTY, Missouri. The personal representative's business address is: RODNEY BORAM, 2515 FISHERMAN RD, TRENTON, MO 64683 The personal representative may administer the estate independently without adjudication, order, or direction of the Probate Division of the Circuit Court, unless a petition for supervised administration is made to and granted by the court. The personal representative's attorney's name and business address is: ROBERT E COWHERD, 903 JACKSON STREET, PO BOX 228, CHILLICOTHE, MO 64601-0228. All creditors of said decedent are notified to file claims in court within six months from the date of the first publication of this notice or if a copy of this notice was mailed to, or served upon, such creditor by the personal representative, then within two months from the date it was mailed or served, whichever is later, or be forever barred to the fullest extent permissible by law. Such six-month period and such two-month period do not extend the limitation period that would bar claims one year after Decedent's death, as provided in Section 473.444, RSMo, or any other applicable limitation periods. Nothing in Section 473.033, RSMo, shall be construed to bar any action against a decedent’s liability insurance carrier through a defendant ad litem pursuant to Section 537.021, RSMo. Date of the decedent’s death: 12-JUN-2023 Date of first publication: 25-JAN-2024 /s/ Michelle Smith Probate Clerk Receipt of this notice by mail should not be construed by the recipient to indicate that the recipient necessarily has a beneficial interest in the estate. The nature and extent of any person's interest, if any, can be determined from the files and records of this estate in the Probate Division of the above referenced Circuit Court. (1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15/24)
24,168.63 260.86 7,645.26 2,500.00
I, Michelle Hanson, Clerk of Harrison Township do hereby certify that the foregoing is a complete and correct statement as required by Section 231.280 RSMo for the year ending December 31, 2023. (2/1/24)
FINANCIAL REPORT CITY OF GALT, MISSOURI July 1, 2023 thru December 30, 2023 General Account Beginning Balance, July 1, 2023 Deposits Plus Interest Less Disbursements Balance on Hand, December 30, 2023
$28,134.49 $122,887.10 $113,236.96 $37,784.63
ARPA Covid Funds Beginning Balance, July 1, 2023 Deposits Plus Interest Less Disbursements Balance on Hand, December 30, 2023
$29,294.48 $0.00 $20,481.20 $8,813.28
Money Market Account Beginning Balance, July 1, 2023 Deposits Plus Interest Less Disbursements Balance on Hand, December 30, 2023
$355,268.13 $3,557.70 $0.00 $358,825.83
Certificate of Deposits Balance Matures 6/14/2024
$52,955.52
I hearby certify that the above statement is true and correct according to the unaudited records on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Galt. Mercedes Scobee, City Clerk (2/1/24)
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ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT GRUNDY COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS’ SERVICES TAX FUND BOARD 1-1-2023 THRU 12-31-2023 BEGINNING CASH BALANCE RECEIPTS: $67,309.31, 2,409.86, 1,096.80, 560.83, 820.55, 333.79, 323.04, 110.36, 325.51, 12,459.64 RECEIPTS DEPOSITED IN 2023 TOTAL INCOME AVAILABLE IN 2023
$1,421.79
$85,749.71 $87,171.50
EXPENSES Bank Service Charge File Cabinet Postage Advertising Insurance P.O. Box Rent Other Office Supplies TOTAL OFFICE EXPENSE
12.00 59.00 60.00 565.59 257.00 68.00 43.50 $1,065.09
INCOME TO DISPURSE TO ENTITIES FOR 2023 PAID TO ENTITIES North 65 Center (Council on Aging) 36,678.19 Green Hills Volunteers 13,937.72 Grundy County Food Pantry 6,602.08 Serve Link 4,401.32 Grundy County Health Department 3,667.77 Grundy County CAPNCM 4,401.32 Oats, Inc. 2,934.20 TOTAL PAID TO ENTITIES $72,622.61 ENDING BALANCE 12-31-2022 $13,483.80 I, Diana Hoppe, Treasurer of Grundy County Senior Citizens’ Services Tax Fund Board, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a complete and correct statement as required by Section 231.280 RSMo for the year ending December 31, 2023. Members of the Board: R.W. Keuhn, Chairman; Delores Newton, Vice-Chairman; Diana Hoppe, Secretary-Treasurer; Max Dickerson, Cyndee Chrisman, Rodney Herring and Tom Witten, members. (2/1/24)
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A crackdown comeback A crackdown on password sharing boosted Netflix’s subscriber base in the final quarter of 2023, closing out a comeback year for the video-streaming service that also included a smattering of price hikes. The fourth-quarter results announced this week provided further evidence that Netflix was able to come up with a formula that produced a spike in subscribers even as it became more expensive to watch its lineup of TV shows and movies. The company also announced that it will bring the popular wrestling program, WWE’s “Raw,” to its service. Wedbush analyst Michael Pachter said the deal is “an example of its continuing effort to diversify content, and a significant opportunity to
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SPORTS NCMC Athletics Announces Gilman City Tournament - North Nodaway 44 – The Princeton Tiger feating the Owls 83-25. 2024 Hall Of Fame Class teams both had a successful After their two-day break, Tri-County 38 (boys) week at the Gilman City Tournament. Both teams were able to make it to the Championship game and secure the first-place trophy. On day one the Princeton Lady Tigers were the first game of the evening taking on the North Harrison Lady Shamrocks. Addi Henke would lead her team, scoring her 1,500 career point, and taking the first victory of the week 75-20. They would then get a two-day break before playing the East Harrison/Ridgeway Lady Owls. They again would find their way to another victory defeating the Lady Owls 6039. The Championship game the Lady Tigers would find themselves taking on the Gilman City Lady Hawks. A. Henke would start things off by scoring the first points of the game off the tip. By the end of the first half the Lady Tigers led 26-17. In the second half they would work their offense and score 37 more points. They defeated the Lady Hawks to take the Championship award, winning 63-39. The Princeton Tigers would follow the Lady Tigers by having three wins during the tournament as well. Their first game they would take on the East Harrison/Ridgeway Owls. They would find an easy win de-
they would face off against the Gilman City Hawks. They would again find themselves in the winner’s circle after winning with a 35-point lead, 62-27. In the Championship game, the Princeton Tigers took on the North Nodaway Mustangs. The Tigers would win the tip off and Clay Evans would start things off by hitting a three pointer. At the end of the first quarter Princeton would lead 19-3. At the start of the second quarter, Tyler Coffman would get the steal off the full court press and make the assist to Kelby Thomas for the first points of the quarter. The first half would end with the Tigers leading 35-10. The Mustangs would try and come back scoring 12 points in the second half but not enough as the Tigers scored 20 more points. The Princeton Tigers took the Championship win 55-22. All games and Scores: 1/22 - Princeton 75 – North Harrison 20 (girls) - Princeton 83 – East Harrison 25 (boys) - Pattonsburg 50 – TriCounty 39 (girls) - Gilman City 52 – North Harrison 42 (boys) 1/23 - East Harrison 37 – North Nodaway 35 (girls)
- Gilman City over Union Star (girls) (Union Star Forfeited due to weather) - Pattonsburg over Union Star (boys) (Union Star Forfeited due to weather) 1/24 - North Nodaway 48 – North Harrison 16 (girls) - Tri-County 49 – Union Star 27 (boys) - Union Star 27 – TriCounty 20 (girls) - North Harrison 66 – East Harrison 37 (boys) 1/25 - Princeton 60 – East Harrison 39 (girls) - North Nodaway 50 – Pattonsburg 44 (boys) - Gilman City 51 – Pattonsburg 49 (girls) - Princeton 62 – Gilman City 27 (boys) 1/26 - Consolation: Union Star 42 – North Nodaway 32 (girls) - Consolation: North Harrison 49 – Tri-County 39 (boys) - Third Place: East Harrison 58 – Pattonsburg 40 (girls) 1/27 - Third Place: Pattonsburg 63 – Gilman City 54 (boys) - First Place: Princeton 63 – Gilman City 39 (girls) - First Place: Princeton 55 – North Nodaway 22 (boys)
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GILMAN CITY CHAMPIONS - The Princeton Lady Tigers (above) and the Princeton Tigers (below) won the Championship hardware during the Gilman City Tournament. The Lady Tigers defeated the Gilman City Lady Hawks 63-39, and the Princeton Tigers defeated the North Nodaway Mustangs 55-22.
Almost every year the North Central Missouri College selects a few individuals or families that were a part of NCMC athletics to be inducted into the hall of fame. This year there are a total of seven nominations chosen to be inducted into the 2024 hall of fame class. Each week we will highlight a few of those individuals until the offical announcement during the NCMC double header on Saturday, February 10. North Central Missouri College athletics proudly announces the following individuals, families and teams that will make up the 2024 NCMC Athletics Hall of Fame class. Each will be recognized at the home basketball doubleheader on Saturday, February 10 when NCMC takes on Southeast Community College. Additionally, the 1998-99 Women’s Basketball team will be acknowledged as it has been 25 years since their national tournament appearance, the first in school history. Jalen Gant – NCMC Men’s Basketball Player 2016-18. Jalen Gant, an extraordinary force on the basketball court, is rightfully enshrined in the NCMC Athletics Hall of Fame, leaving a permanent legacy. Gant's stellar statistics tell a story of dominance and excellence, showcasing his impressive scoring abilities and all-around contributions to the game. Praises echo the sentiment of his impact, as expressed by Head Coach Jeremy Esry. "Jalen Gant's dedication to the game and his remarkable skills have left an enduring mark on our program. His induction into the Hall of Fame is a well-deserved recognition of his contributions." Jalen was a 2nd Team AllAmerican in 2015-16 and his two seasons exhibit a consistent commitment to Pirate’s basketball excellence. He averaged 14.3 and 21.3 points per game, respectively, along with notable contributions in rebounds, assists, and blocks. His versatility, exemplified by strong field goal percentages and proficiency in all areas of the game, speaks volumes about his skill set. Jalen Gant's Hall of Fame induction serves as a tribute to his exceptional athleticism, leadership, and the lasting impact he has had on the NCMC basketball legacy. Congratulations, Jalen, on this esteemed honor, celebrating your outstanding career and contributions to the sport. His game stats for the 2014-15 season included; a total of 28 games played, an average of 14.3 points per game, a field goal percentage of 60, a three-pointer percentage of 25, 231 rebounds, 35 assists and 20 blocks. His game stats for the 2015-16 season included; a total of 28 games played, an average of 21.3 points per game, a field goal percentage of 52.7, a three-pointer percentage of 22.7, a total of 266 rebounds, 58 assists and 37 blocks. Deanna McQueen – NCMC Softball Player 2003-05 Deanna McQueen's pitching prowess over the seasons of 2003-04 and 2004-05 was simply outstanding. Her dedication and skill in the pitcher’s circle were instrumental in leading her teams to numerous victories. Across these two phenomenal seasons, McQueen exhibited exceptional consistency and dominance, amassing an impressive 42 wins while only enduring a mere 9 losses. Her pitching statistics stand as a testament to her remarkable abilities, with an ERA of 2.33 in 2003-04 and an even more astounding 1.76 in 200405. McQueen's ability to strike out 128 and 120 batters respectively in those seasons displayed her incredible command and control. Deanna’s coach Max Mothersbaugh shared these comments about his star pitcher. “She was a great leader and a great kid to have on the team. She was the type of player that when it came to a big game you wanted the ball in her hand in the circle, as she was a pitcher not just a thrower. Deanna was recognized as an All-Region Player both her freshman and sophomore year at North Central. She won us the game against Three Rivers that took us to the National Tournament and then threw really well for us at the National Tournament as well.” With 24 wins in 2003-04 and 18 wins in 2004-05, Deanna McQueen's impact on her team's success is indisputable, solidifying her rightful place in the annals of the NCMC Athletics Hall of Fame. Congratulations, Deanna McQueen, on this well-deserved induction, marking your legacy as one of the most exceptional pitchers in NCMC history. Her stats for the 2003-04 season included; 29 total games played, out of those 29 games a total of 165 innings played, 56 runs, 55 earned runs, she only allowed 128 hits, had 124 strikeouts, allowed 20 batters to walk, had an ERA of 2.33, won 24 games and lost 3. Her stats for the 2004-05 season included; a total of 27 games played, out of those 27 games a total of 151 innings played, had 57 runs, 38 earned runs, as a pitcher she allowed 120 hits, had 139 strikeouts, allowed 26 walks, and an ERA of 1.76, won 18 games and lost 6.
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Hamilton Invitational Tournament
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LAY IT IN - Kaegen Croy gets the assist and lays it up and in for an easy basket at the Hamilton Tournament.
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AIR TIME - Maverick Sole fights through the Gallatin defense looking for the layup during the Hamilton Tournament.
Last week the Trenton Bulldog teams and the Gallatin Bulldog teams participated in the Hamilton Invitational Tournament. The Trenton Lady Bulldogs started things off by facing the South Harrison Lady Bulldogs. After a tough battle Trenton fell just short losing 40-44, traveling to the consolation side of the bracket. Their next opponent was the Lafayette County Lady Huskers. The Lady Bulldogs had a slow first quarter which hit hard at the end of the fourth quarter. The Lady Bulldogs lost to the Lady Huskers in a final score of 38-44, ending their time at the Hamilton Tournament. The Gallatin Lady Bulldogs had a little more success. Their first opponent was the Savannah Lady Savages. The Lady Bulldogs had a tough time getting ahead of the Lady Savages and lost 47-61. They would come back in their second game against the Penney Lady Hornets and find success there defeating them 52-46. Going into the consolation game, one of the team’s lead scorers, Kallie Salmon, was out for unknown reasons. Starting in her place was Lyndsey King. The Lady Bulldogs, facing off against the Lady Huskers, were able to work as a team to make up for the loss of a scorer. They beat Lafayette County with a win of 58-40, taking home the Consolation Award. Leading the team in points was Ashley Feiden, who had 16, and Annabelle Ball followed closely behind with a total of 15. The Trenton Bulldogs had a rough time against the Savannah Savages in their first game of the Hamilton Tournament. They would lose 47-67, sending them to
Photo Taken by Keri Sterneker
CONSOLATION WIN - The Gallatin Bulldogs bring home the Consolation award after defeating the Trenton Bulldogs 54-45 during the Hamilton Tournament.
the Consolation side of the bracket. In their second game they would find themselves taking on GRC rival, the South Harrison Bulldogs. Having already faced off against the other Bulldog team early on in the season, the Trenton Bulldogs seemed more relaxed and worked better as a team to take the win, 61-49. The Trenton Bulldogs final game would be the Consolation matchup against the Gallatin Bulldogs. The Gallatin Bulldogs had a hard first matchup as they took on the number four seeded Penney Hornets. A tough loss, resulting in a score of 55-69, would have them traveling to the left side of the bracket. Their next matchup would be against the Lathrop Mules, where they coasted to an easy win, even allowing their JV to get some time in, 67-38. The Consolation game between the Trenton Bulldogs and the Gallatin Bulldgs would be one that both teams were looking forward to. The two teams had already faced off twice, with Trenton beating Gallatin during the Gallatin tournament and Gallatin beating Trenton during the regular season matchup. With Trenton down a scorer, Gabe Novak officially out for the rest of the season due to a knee injury, the Trenton Bulldogs fell to Gallatin 4554. Leading scorers for both teams where Brody Bird (Gallatin) with 17 and Keifer Tolson (Trenton) with 21. After winning the Hamilton Tournament last year, the Gallatin Bulldogs would have to settle with the Consolation prize this year. But with a new coach and a lot of younger guys, the Bulldogs hope to go up from here.
Photo Taken by Keri Sterneker
EASY BUCKET - Ashley Feiden gets the steal and heads towards the basket for an easy layup during the Consolation game.
Photo Taken by Keri Sterneker
TRIPLE TEAMED - Boston Bell fights through three players on the Trenton defense, getting fouled and sent to the free throw line.
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LADY BULLDOGS BRING HOME CONSOLATION - The Gallatin Lady Bulldogs finished the Hamilton tournament with a Consolation win against the Lafayette County Lady Huskers, 58-40.
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Meadville Tournament
R/T Photo Taken by Libby Endicott
BREAK AWAY LAYUP - Leeseah Fordyce gets the ball off the full court press steal and lays it in against Tina-Avalon.
R/T Photo Taken by Libby Endicott
AND ONE - Adysan Rains goes up for the two points against Mercer, getting fouled and going to the free throw line for an attempt at a three point play.
During tournament week for the local schools, the Grundy County/NewtownHarris Panther teams traveled to Meadville for the Meadville Tournament. The Grundy County Lady Panthers started things off by taking a win against the Hale Lady Cardinals. Things started off slow in the first quarter, with Grundy leading the way with 4 points to Hale’s 3 points. In the second quarter both teams started to pick things up but Grundy still led, scoring a total of 20 points in the first half. The second half the Lady Panthers finally were able to pull ahead, winning 43-32. In their second game against the Mercer Lady Cardinals, the Lady Panthers fell just short of advancing to the championship game. The Lady Panthers started out strong, outscoring Mercer 9-3 in the first quarter. It was during the second and third quarters that Grundy would fall behind, with Mercer scoring 28 to their 13. The Lady Panthers didn’t give up and attempted to make their way back. They lost with a final score of 32-37, sending them to the third place game. The third place game against the Tina-Avalon Dragons, the Lady Panthers would take by storm. Working as a team, running their offense and using their full court press, the Lady Panthers where able to slay the Lady Dragons 68-21, bringing home the third place trophy. Kinsley Allnutt would lead the team with a total of 18 points, followed by Adysan Rains with 13, Molly Milazzo with 12 and Landry Oaks with 10. Oaks and Lexa Stronger would lead the team in rebounds each, with the Lady Panthers having a total of 30 rebounds altogether.
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THIRD PLACE FINISH - The Grundy County/Newtown-Harris Lady Panthers bring home the third place finish against the Tina-Avalon Lady Dragons, winning 68-21.
The Grundy County/Newtown-Harris Panthers would sail their way to the victory during the Meadville Tournament. Their first matchup would be against the Linn County Mustangs. During the matchup the Grundy Panthers would only allow the Mustangs to score a total of 10 points; two in the first quarter, three in the second quarter, five in the third quarter and absolutely none in the fourth quarter. They would seal their first win of the tournament 74-10. The Panthers second matchup would be against the Mercer Cardinals. During this matchup Zack Cross would hit four out of five three pointers, many being from far behind the line. He would have a total of 24 points. Following closely behind him was Corbin Axtell with 23. The Panthers would out score the Cardinals in every quarter but the fourth, having a big enough lead that their JV team was able to get in for a few minutes of playing time. The Panthers would travel to the Championship game after winning 66-50. The Championship game would be against the host of the tournament, the Meadville Eagles. The first quarter Grundy County would only allow Meadville to score two points, which wasn’t until the very end. They would score a total of 29 before heading to the second quarter. By half time the Panthers where leading by 37 points. They would finish their win with a total of 70 points to Meadville’s 41. Axtell would be the lead scorer this time with a total of 27 points, and Cross following behind with 25. Cross would be five for seven at the three point line, and would lead the team in rebounds with a total of 17.
R/T Photo Taken by Libby Endicott
FROM BEHIND THE LINE - Corbin Axtell takes a shot from behind the three point line, finding an opening with no one guarding him.
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FIGHTING THROUGH - Tate McClaran takes on the Meadville defense looking to score two points during the championship game.
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MEADVILLE TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONS - The Grundy County/Newtown-Harris Panthers bring home the first place trophy against the Meadville Eagles, defeating them with a final score of 7041.
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Grand River Conference Wrestling Tournament
Photo Taken by Shani Kinney
GRC 120 CHAMPION - Cooper Houser becomes the GRC 120 Champion defeating his South Harrison opponent. (above) One of his qualifying matches he pinned his opponent from Polo.
Photo Taken by Shani Kinney
GIRLS 145 MATCHUP - Avery Clark and Karydon Jones battle it out for the GRC Champion 145 weight class in their final round. Clark takes the win by a decision of 11-5.
Gallatin Bulldogs 106 - Eli Sperry placed 1st and scored 41.0 team points. 1st Place Match - Eli Sperry (Gallatin) 23-1 won by fall over Jacob White (Trenton) 22-8 (Fall 3:01) 132 - Wyatt Eaton place is unknown and scored 0.0 team points. 144 - Laramie Fenimore place is unknown and scored 0.0 team points. 157 - Braydon Baker place is unknown and scored 0.0 team points. 175 - Ryker Whetsone place is unknown and scored 0.0 team points. 215 - Keegan McBroom placed 4th and scored 17.0 team points 3rd Place Match - Scout Gooch (Marceline) 26-9 won by fall over Keegan McBroom (Gallatin) 6-7 (Fall 1:59) Trenton Bulldogs 106 - Jacob White placed 2nd and scored 26.0 team points. 1st Place Match - Eli Sperry (Gallatin) 23-1 won by fall over Jacob White (Trenton) 22-8 (Fall 3:01) 120 - Cooper Houser placed 1st and scored 42.0 team points. 1st Place Match - Cooper Houser (Trenton) 21-9 won by fall over Dawson Pelletier (South Harrison) 14-17 (Fall 5:17) 126 - Jaylen Barnes placed 4th and scored 2.0 team points. 3rd Place Match - Bo
May (Maysville) 5-14 won by fall over Jaylen Barnes (Trenton) 9-9 (Fall 1:56) 132 - Brayden Hughs placed 2nd and scored 29.0 team points. 1st Place Match - Peyton Parn (Brookfield) 31-1 won by decision over Brayden Hughs (Trenton) 20-2 (Dec 4-2) 138 - Mason Rongey placed 3rd and scored 14.0 team points. 3rd Place Match - Mason Rongey (Trenton) 24-9 won by decision over Zach Griffith (Maysville) 9-5 (Dec 94) 144 - Walter Olmstead place is unknown and scored 0.0 team points. 150 - Henry Lasley placed 4th and scored 2.0 team points. 3rd Place Match - Mason Galloway (South Harrison) 11-20 won by fall over Henry Lasley (Trenton) 3-16 (Fall 1:50) 157 - Spencer Steih placed 4th and scored 10.0 team points. 3rd Place Match Bridger Grimshaw (Brookfield) 23-16 won by decision over Spencer Steih (Trenton) 20-12 (Dec 1-0) 175 - Logan Wilson placed 2nd and scored 32.0 team points. 1st Place Match - Gunner Evans (Marceline) 24-9 won by decision over Logan Wilson (Trenton) 26-7 (Dec 53) 190 - Jackson Bethards placed 4th and scored 2.0
team points. 3rd Place Match - Hunter Harris (Polo) 17-6 won by fall over Jackson Bethards (Trenton) 6-8 (Fall 1:50) 215 - Barrett Clark place is unknown and scored 0.0 team points. 285 - Gavin Cagle placed 2nd and scored 29.0 team points. 1st Place Match - Jarrett Eivins (South Harrison) 276 won by decision over Gavin Cagle (Trenton) 15-9 (Dec 2-0) Boys Team Results 1st: Brookfield (285) 2nd: Marceline (253) 3rd: Maysville (241) 4th: South Harrison (235) 5th: Trenton (188) 6th: Gallatin (58) 7th: Polo (42) Gallatin Lady Bulldogs 105 - Olivia Schweizer placed 1st and scored 21.0 team points. 1st Place Match - Olivia Schweizer (Gallatin) 13-8 won by decision over Madison Teeter (Marceline) 13-7 (Dec 7-1) 120 - Alex Endicott placed 1st and scored 29.0 team points. 1st Place Match - Alex Endicott (Gallatin) 13-8 won by fall over Melissa Perez (Polo) 13-8 (Fall 5:54) 145 - Karydon Jones placed 2nd and scored 14.0 team points. 1st Place Match - Avery Clark (Trenton) 16-6 won by decision over Karydon Jones (Gallatin) 15-3 (Dec 11-5)
170 - Abigail Parker placed 2nd and scored 14.0 team points. 1st Place Match - Lilly Lindsay (Brookfield) 23-6 won by decision over Abigail Parker (Gallatin) 12-4 (Dec 2-1) 190 - Clare Kissire placed 2nd and scored 22.0 team points. 1st Place Match - Molly Sportsman (Marceline) 13-5 won by decision over Clare Kissire (Gallatin) 7-7 (Dec 4-1) 235 - Miah Parker placed 1st and scored 24.0 team points. 1st Place Match - Miah Parker (Gallatin) 12-4 won by fall over Savannah Hughs (Trenton) 4-4 (Fall 1:34) Trenton Lady Bulldogs 145 - Avery Clark placed 1st and scored 21.0 team points. 1st Place Match - Avery Clark (Trenton) 16-6 won by decision over Karydon Jones (Gallatin) 15-3 (Dec 11-5) 235 - Savannah Hughs placed 2nd and scored 14.0 team points. 1st Place Match - Miah Parker (Gallatin) 12-4 won by fall over Savannah Hughs (Trenton) 4-4 (Fall 1:34) Girl’s Team Results 1st: Brookfield (192) 2nd: Marceline (183) 3rd: Gallatin (124) 4th: Polo (82) 5th: South Harrison (46) 6th: Trenton (35) 7th: Maysville (22)
Photo Taken by Shani Kinney
BOYS 106 MATCHUP - Eli Sperry and Jacob White wrestle for the first place finish in the 106 weight class. Sperry takes the win by pin, becoming the 106 GRC Champion.
Photo Taken by Macon Schweizer
GIRLS 120 GRC CHAMPION - Alex Endicott wins both her matches, becoming the Girls 120 GRC Cahmpion. (above) She was able to pin her opponent from Marceline.
Photo Taken by Alicia Endicott
GIRLS GRC CHAMPIONS - With the biggest Grand River Confrence Girls tournament the conference has ever had since the split, 14 ladies were able to become champions in their weight classes.